Hola Neon Velvet Liquid Lipstick Review

Hey beauties, welcome back to my blog! Today I’m reviewing a product from a Canadian based brand, Hola Neon. I discovered Hola Neon through myJanuary Ipsysubscription when I was pleasantly surprised to receive a wearable mauve toned liquid lipstick in my glam bag. Many of you know that I’ve since cancelled my Ipsy subscription but I’m happy I discovered a new brand to me before leaving.

Hola Neon Velvet Liquid LipstickReview

Hola Neon is a cosmetic company that produces liquid lipsticks and is planning on expanding in the future to offer a wider range of makeup and beauty products. Their website looks super fun, it’s full of colour! I reached out to Hola Neon through instagram to get some info on the company that I couldn’t find on the website and I learned to my surprise that they are based out of Toronto, Canada. Hola Neon’s products are cruelty free and they are working on getting full certification of that status for mid 2018.

Hola Neon’s Velvet liquid lipsticks retail for $17USD for a 0.22oz/6.5ml tube and comes in 12 shades, two of which are metallic. The formula claims to be matte, long lasting and moisturizing. I’m reviewing the shade DF.

Packaging

The packaging, like the brand website, is very vibrant. I love it, the cardboard box is really colourful and the tube itself has a shiny gold lid and hola neon brand stamp. I was very much like “ooo shiny!” when I saw it.The bottle is rectangular and is either made of glass or very sturdy plastic and the applicator wand is a classic doe foot. The packaging gets an A+ from me!

The lipstick swatch is still drying!

Pros

Powdery Matte Finish

Non-Drying

Long Lasting when I’m not eating or drinking

Little Transfer

Cute shade names like “Winter is Coming”, “Wink ;)” and “BOOM!”

$5USD Flat Rate shipping across North America

Cons

I didn’t find the formula of Hola Neon’s Liquid Lipstick to be very hydrating even though it’s not drying. I still prefer the feel of a lip balm underneath.

$17USD (not particularly a con, but it’s more than drugstore pricing)

Get’s crumbly if I’m eating & drinking

Final Thoughts

I’ve worn this lipstick six or more times since receiving it in my January Ipsy Bag and I have to say that I’m impressed. I wasn’t expecting it to like the formula as much as I do. I wouldn’t go so far as to say that this is my favourite lipstick of all time, but I like having in my collection. I’m someone who is constantly snacking and drinking tea/coffee, so I wish it lasted better against food & drink.

I’m happy that Hola Neon has kept their shipping rates low. It’s disappointing discovering a brand and then finding out it costs $15+ to ship to you. $5USD flat rate shipping across north america is fantastic in my opinion, and even to Europe the shipping is only $7USD.

Have you tried Hola Neon Lipsticks?

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